Adopt the “Never Zero” Mindset & Be the Man Who Never Quits

In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with CrossFit Games champion and Train Hard founder Jason Khalipa to explore what it really means to build grit, discipline, and lasting strength in a world that’s getting softer by the day.

 

Jason shares the powerful life lessons he’s learned through elite competition, fatherhood, and personal adversity. They dive into the “Never Zero” mindset, the Train Hard code, and why fitness isn’t just about reps or aesthetics but about showing up strong for your family, your mission, and yourself.

 

Whether you're struggling to stay consistent, looking to level up, or just need a wake-up call, this episode will challenge you to train harder, live better, and never quit.

 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:42 Meet Jason Khalipa

01:13 Pushing through when you want to quit

02:07 The power of “why” and the right mindset

04:52 Jason’s upbringing and the impact of immigrant grit

06:06 How to raise tough kids in a comfortable world

08:06 Jason’s daughter’s leukemia journey

08:57 Why fitness matters beyond the physical